Final Cut 1.2 / OS X / upgrade to 5 or 6

I have Final Cut 1.2 a legit serial number used in an old G3 and now own a MacPro OS X and know that I can't install it because of OS X, but can I purchase Final Cut 5 or 6 (the upgrade only retail version) and install it clean and simply reference my 1.2 serial number for the install?

Yes. The FCS2 upgrade version (US$699.00) requires a valid serial number from a commercial version of Final Cut Studio, Production Suite, *or Final Cut Pro 1*, 2, 3, 4, or 5. Academic and not-for-resale versions are not eligible for this upgrade.
http://store.apple.com/AppleStore/WebObjects/BizCustom?qprm=78313&productLearnMo re=MA886Z/A

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